In this episode of the Ananya CDC podcast, hosts Jewel and Madhavi discuss the transformation in autism therapy from the 1990s to the early 2000s. They examine the limitations of behaviorist and early cognitive methods, the rise of the neurodiversity movement, and the emergence of relationship-based therapies.

The episode highlights the shift towards a more inclusive and compassionate approach, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, empathy, and honoring individual experiences. The hosts also touch on the ongoing debates within the neurodiversity movement and the impact of these changes on modern therapeutic practices.